For many families, nights are the hardest part. A loved one gets up to use the bathroom, wakes confused, or simply should not be alone in the dark, and a spouse or adult child stops sleeping. Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Jacksonville Beaches provides overnight home care in Jacksonville, the Beaches, St. Johns County, and Nassau County, so your loved one has someone with them through the night and your family can rest.
What does an overnight shift look like?
An overnight caregiver usually arrives in the evening and helps your loved one wind down: getting washed and changed, any evening routine, and settling into bed. Through the night, the caregiver is there for trips to the bathroom, repositioning, a drink of water, or calm reassurance if your loved one wakes up anxious. In the morning, the caregiver can help with getting up, washing, dressing, and breakfast before the shift ends.
Our overnight caregivers stay awake
Every overnight caregiver stays awake and attentive for the whole shift. We do not use sleep shifts. If your loved one needs help at 3 a.m., the person who helps is already awake and nearby.
Who overnight care helps
- people living with dementia who wake at night, wander, or become confused after dark
- people at risk of falling on the way to the bathroom
- people who need repositioning or help with incontinence during the night
- people recently home from the hospital or rehab
- spouses and family caregivers who have not had a full night’s sleep in weeks
What our caregivers help with
Our caregivers provide non-medical care: bathing, dressing, and grooming; toileting and incontinence care; meals and drinks; light housekeeping and laundry; help moving safely around the home; medication reminders; and companionship. They include certified home health aides and certified nursing assistants, trained in CPR and First Aid. Our caregivers are our W-2 employees, covered by our workers’ compensation and liability insurance when they work for us. Every caregiver passes a state background check, and our agency is licensed, insured, and bonded.
The right team, and a family that stays informed
We build each care team around the person: their needs, their routine, their personality, and the hours that need covering. Our Care Coordinator matches caregivers to your loved one and works to keep the same faces coming back. We keep open lines with the family and check in often, including visits in person from our team, whether that is our owner, our Care Manager, or another team member. We want everyone to agree on what your loved one needs, and we change the plan when their needs change.
When nights are not enough
Some families start with overnight care and later add daytime hours. If your loved one needs someone with them around the clock, learn about our 24-hour home care. For help during the day, see hourly home care.
Frequently asked questions
Does the overnight caregiver sleep?
No. Our overnight caregivers stay awake for the whole shift.
Can overnight care be used just a few nights a week?
Yes. Some families schedule overnight care on the nights the family caregiver needs rest most, and add nights as needed.
Is overnight care available for someone living with dementia?
Yes. Many of the families who ask about overnight care are caring for someone living with dementia. Learn more about memory care at home.
Start with a conversation
Care starts with a free in-home assessment. Contact us to talk about overnight home care in Jacksonville.
Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Jacksonville Beaches. Florida Home Health Agency License #299995581.
